Business Development Intern

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads through LinkedIn, email, calls, job portals, and other relevant channels.
• Research potential clients, candidates, industries, and market opportunities.
• Support the Business Development team in client outreach, follow-ups, meeting coordination, and relationship management.
• Source and shortlist candidates using LinkedIn, job portals, databases, and other recruitment platforms.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and coordinate interviews with the relevant team members.
• Maintain and regularly update candidate and client databases, trackers, and recruitment/BD reports.
• Follow up with prospective clients and candidates to ensure smooth communication and timely closure.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, job postings, and other business/recruitment-related documents.
• Support the team in achieving weekly and monthly business development and recruitment targets.
• Stay updated on market trends, hiring requirements, and potential business opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand business requirements and hiring needs.
• Take initiative to improve lead generation, candidate sourcing, and overall recruitment processes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors/Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and comfortable interacting with clients and candidates over calls, emails, and LinkedIn.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and target-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow-ups efficiently.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets, LinkedIn, and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior exposure to Business Development, Recruitment, HR, Sales, or Talent Acquisition will be an added advantage.
• Freshers and candidates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.